A hospice agency must have a governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for determining, implementing, and monitoring the policies that govern operation of the hospice. In addition to meeting the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 12.630, the governing body shall

1. (1) adopt, and revise as necessary, written bylaws that provide for the

   1. (A) election or appointment of officers and committees;
   2. (B) appointment of a local advisory board of individuals who reside in the service area, if the governing body is outside the state; and
   3. (C) establishment of the frequency of meetings;
2. (2) establish a written mission statement that is consistent with hospice philosophy;
3. (3) designate as program director an individual who meets the requirements of 7 AAC 12.329(b);
4. (4) provide for systematic and effective communication between the community, governing body, and the program director of the hospice agency;
5. (5) ensure that services provided are consistent with hospice philosophy and the requirements of this chapter; and
6. (6) provide sufficient staff, supplies, and equipment to meet client needs.

(Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182)

Authority: AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.030